Is there a difference between an evaporator and a condenser?

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Evaporators and condensers are different, as they serve distinct purposes. The evaporator is used to absorb heat, while the condenser is used to release heat. The evaporator consists of two parts: a heating chamber and an evaporation chamber. The heating chamber provides the necessary heat for evaporation, causing the liquid to boil and vaporize. The condenser is a component of the refrigeration system that converts gas or vapor into liquid, transferring heat from the tubes to the surrounding air quickly. Evaporators can be categorized into three types based on operating pressure: atmospheric, pressurized, and vacuum, and are widely used in industries such as chemical and light industries. Condensers are typically made of materials like carbon steel, stainless steel, and copper. However, when carbon steel tube sheets are used in coolers, the welds between the tube sheets and the tubes may occasionally corrode and leak, leading to environmental pollution.